The Opportunity at Castle Point Borough Council
Our vision is to create a modern Council, characterised by a dedicated and motivated workforce, which places residents and customers at the heart of everything they do.
Castle Point Borough Council is changing. We are transforming and modernising to ensure the authority meets the local government challenges of both today and tomorrow. We have a new Leadership team in place that are starting to reimagine the way we deliver our services through service reviews across the whole organisation and considering exciting new ways of working.
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals, from diverse backgrounds, who can bring their unique experiences to Castle Point and help ensure that we truly deliver for our communities and truly put the Customer at the centre of what we do.
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Castle Point Borough Council has commissioned Essex County Council to provide recruitment services
A message from our CEO
“Welcome and thank you for your interest in our Council.
We are an ambitious authority that is truly committed to modernising the Council and investing in the development of our staff. We are looking at the deployment of new technology as well as focussing our services around the needs and experiences of our residents and customers.
So if you think you know Castle Point, then think again. Castle Point is changing. The new Leadership team that has recently been appointed are helping to shape the future of the authority and the Borough in a way not often seen in the public sector.
I hope the information on this microsite provides you with all you need to know about our current opportunities, our Council and our ambitions for change. So if opportunity excites you, and you’re ready to be part of change for the better , then please submit an application.”
Angela Hutchings, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
A warm welcome from our Leader
“We are making great progress at the Council and are seeking people who can help achieve our objectives.
Our focus is our residents and delivering for them. As a coalition administration of independent parties we are proud that we are not influenced by the national party politics dominating local government. We have been given a strong mandate by our residents and within a year we have begun to bring about significant change.
We know that if we are to continue to deliver in the years to come, we must structure our Council so that it is modern; dynamic in the way it delivers services and cost effective in the way it operates.
Our coalition took office with a pledge to deliver the best for our residents. If you believe you can play a part in achieving this ambition we welcome your application.”
Dave Blackwell, Leader – Castle Point Borough Council
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Leisure Attendant (Various)
2x Permanent, Full-Time
1x Permanent, Part-Time
5x Casual
£11.59 per hour
Location: Castle Point
Closing Date: Wednesday 26th March 2025
The Leisure Attendant is responsible for ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming environment for all leisure centre users. This includes supervising activities, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards, providing excellent customer service, and assisting in the daily operations of the facility. The Leisure Attendant plays a vital role in upholding safety regulations including supervising the poolside area, promoting positive user experiences, and contributing to the overall success of the leisure centre.
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Solicitor
Permanent, Full Time
£45,441 – £49,498 per annum
Location: Castle Point
Closing Date: 2nd April 2025
To provide high quality, customer focussed, professional advice across the Council which is proactive and responsive to the Council’s requirements and business needs.
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Apprentice – Paralegal
Fixed Term (2 years), Full Time
National minimum wage based on age
Location: Castle Point
Closing Date: 2nd April 2025
Working as part of the Legal and Democratic Services, you will deliver effective and high-quality support to a range of services. You will deliver administration activity for the legal and local land charges team as well as dealing with legal cases and local land charges searches. This will include providing legal and administrative support, carrying out research and drafting legal documents and forms.
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Community Safety Officer
Temporary, 1 year agency post, full time
£24.00 ph PAYE
Location: Castle Point
Closing Date: 22nd March 2025
A great opportunity has arisen for a Community Safety Officer to join the Housing Services department, working as part of a busy team, based in the community and travelling around the borough. This post is essential to support the operational elements of Community Safety, such as responding to private and business complaints of anti-social behaviour.
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Independent Person – Overview & Scrutiny Committee
Fixed Term, Part Time
£582 per annum
Location: Castle Point
Closing Date: 26th March 2025
We wish to appoint two Independent Persons.
The Opportunity
· To be an independent non-voting member of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, providing external challenge and support.
· To prepare for each meeting by reading the agenda papers and additional information to familiarise yourself with the issue under scrutiny. Prior to the meeting to consider the questions you may wish to put to Cabinet Members, Officers and external witnesses.
· To act as a non-party political voice.
· To provide challenge and ask questions that draw out relevant facts and explanations.
· To bring specialist knowledge and/or skills to the scrutiny process and/or to bring an element of external challenge.
· To seek understanding and provide solutions.
· To establish good relations with other members, officers and co-opted members.
· To abide by the relevant sections of the Council’s Constitution relating to the rules and procedures for scrutiny, committee proceedings and the Code of Conduct.
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Independent Person – Standards Committee
Fixed Term, Part Time
£582 per annum
Location: Castle Point
Closing Date: 26th March 2025
The Independent Person is a statutory role created under Section 28(7) of the Localism Act 2011. As a statutory role it may be changed by the UK Parliament at any time. The Independent Person’s role is to work with the Council’s Monitoring Officer and the Council’s Standards Committee to help to ensure high standards of conduct of its elected Councillors.
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Recreational Team Supervisor
Permanent, Full Time
From £28,163 – £29,572 per annum
Location: Castle Point
Closing Date: 23rd March 2025
To assist in the safe supervision and day to day running of Castle Point Borough Council’s Recreational facilities, including Leisure Centres and Community Halls.
To ensure we are always improving the customer experience, delivering customer focused services and ensuring our customers continue to regularly visit.
To assist in generating leads and sales of the facilities and activities in the centre.
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Housing Options Officer (maternity cover)
Fixed Term, 14 month fixed term contract Full Time
£37,035
Location: Castle Point
Closing Date: 30th March 2025
Castle Point BC are keen to find an experienced individual to join their Housing Department on a fixed term basis to cover a 14-month maternity leave post. The focus of this role will be to support the prevention of homelessness by providing a comprehensive housing options and advice service. The role will also involve assessing homeless applications and participating in a duty rota to assess “Homeless tonight” approaches and progress accordingly in line with legislation and/or homeless code of guidance. Please note that this role will be based in the office 3 days per week.
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Wellbeing Ambassador Lead
Fixed Term (2 years), Full Time
£32,654 to £36,124 per annum
Location: Castle Point
Closing Date: 23rd March 2025
To actively deliver highly customer focussed community designed health and wellness programs across our Recreational Services and within our communities, directly addressing the needs of people in our communities who need to improve their health and wellbeing.
Castle Point Borough Council has commissioned Essex County Council to provide recruitment services
The place and council
On the doorstep of London, a short distance from iconic coastline and with an abundance of green space, Castle Point is at the heart of Essex. Good schools, thriving communities and comprehensive transport links make it a sought after place to live and great place to work.
Castle Point Borough Council covers the areas of Canvey Island, Benfleet, Thundersley and Hadleigh. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with nearly 350 staff delivering over 150 separate council services.
Our plans for the future
Hear from our staff
“I have been in my team for 7 years and during that time have had the opportunity to progress into a managers role and have received the greatest support and training to fully equip me for my role.”
Jo Lane, Swim Academy & Activity Marketing Manager
“Since I have worked at Castle Point the team I work with has been brilliant, it is definitely one of the best things about working here. We pull together to help each other to reach our goals. We of course work hard but I love the fact we can have fun with it at the same time.”
Jonathan Vadden, Leisure General Manager
“It’s a forward looking authority – always looking for ways to improve and advance its services so you never feel like you’re standing still.”
Stuart Jarvis, Assistant Director – Environment
“I work with a great friendly team, and feel my opinions and suggestions are always taken on board. My manager truly supports me in both my current role and in my career progression.”
Lizzie Whitby, Electoral Services
“Coming from the private sector, I was really pleased to discover the friendly and calm atmosphere in the council, as well as the fact that everyone is very helpful and happy to work with you.”
Jude Bennett, Social Media Officer
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Our benefits
At Castle Point Borough Council we take pride in offering a comprehensive range of excellent benefits designed to enhance your overall work experience, prioritise your well-being, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Flexible working hours: Monday to Thursday (08:45 to 17:15) and Friday (08:45 to 16:45) with a one-hour unpaid lunch break daily.
- Leisure Facilities: Free staff membership at Waterside Leisure Centre for swimming pool and fitness suite (not classes), and free swimming pool access at Runnymede Leisure Centre during lunchtimes.
- Car Parking: Free on-site car parking available at all Council locations.
- Pension Scheme: Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option to opt out.
- Eye Test and Spectacles: Subsidised eye tests and contribution to spectacles needed for display screen users every two years.
- Annual Leave: Minimum 23 days annual leave, plus two statutory days at Christmas, increasing to 26 + 2 days after 5 years of service.
- Post Entry Training: Opportunities for employees to undertake courses and training subject to relevant approvals.
- Professional Subscription: Payment of one annual subscription to an appropriate professional body if required for the post.
- Vine Extras: Discounts and cashback deals for major retailers available to staff through an online portal.
Further information
To learn more about Castle Point, visit the council website.
Castle Point Borough Council has commissioned Essex County Council to provide recruitment services